Sunday, May 18, 2008

Golf

Last week I played in a golf tournament with 3 other co-workers; after hitting one of my drives over the fence into interstate traffic, a second into a river, and a third into an occupied golf cart, I realized that golf may not be my sport. The problem I have with golf, number one, is that it is not enjoyable; I don't think a game can be considered a sport if you can wear khakis and never break a sweat. Number two, it's too expensive and time consuming to secure a half competent skill level. And with a 17 month old and second on the way, extra money and time are something I don't have a lot of.


I started playing golf when I was a senior in college because it seemed every other professor encouraged students to golf: "it's the sport of business" they said, "and a lot of business is done on the golf course" they affirmed. So, not wanting to be the odd one out in the world of business, I bummed some old clubs off a friend (props to Eric if he is reading this) and starting playing. I learned, however, this week that my reputation as a "man of business" is much stronger when I am not hitting golf balls.

Sunday, May 11, 2008

Natural Born Athelete?

So we all know that Steve loves sports right? I must admit that I enjoy some sports as well but I've tried to take special care that Ethan not be brain washed into thinking he has to play and love sports just because he's a boy and that's what boys do. We like to expose him to a lot of different activities in hopes that he'll grow up to be a well adjusted child.

Lately it seems that all our efforts have been in vain. Yes, Ethan still loves an occasional story (if it involves a ball) and he's content to play in the dirt for a few minutes, but his real love is sports!He wants nothing more than to be outside with a ball (or bat) in hand, or as he says , "play, play, play, play!" (increasing in volume and inflection each time he says it so we know he really means it). See for yourself.
Exhibit A: Baseball

Exhibit B: Bocce Ball

Exhibit C: Kick Ball (slightly less happy because he's not outside playing ball)

Is it just in the genes???